1956 Maserati 350S vs. 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 1956 Maserati 350S is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith would be higher. At 4,887 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 1380 kg more than 1956 Maserati 350S.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith has automatic transmission and 1956 Maserati 350S has manual transmission. 1956 Maserati 350S will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Maserati 350S | 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
| Make | Maserati | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | 350S | Silver Wraith |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3483 cc | 4887 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 2150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 3230 mm |
